IT'S A SIGHT WE OFTEN see on our cold winter nights. It’s a sign of life on those quiet evenings when it’s already dark at 5pm. And it’s a seasonal reminder of one of the area’s more popular winter activities. I’m talking about the illuminated slopes of our ski hill, Marquette Mountain... brightly bordering the ... Continue Reading
Random Stuff on a Winter Day
• First, news about snow... or lack thereof. It was definitely a bummer to see the U.P. 200 cancelled, but the resourceful folks responsible for our Sled Dog Friday night fun really came through. NMU, the new sponsor of the event, stepped up, and along with the other organizers created the Festival of the Sled Dog. ... Continue Reading
A Master Plan • Canine Cancellation • Speed Limit Update
A Master Plan in Progress The city hosted an open house earlier this week on Northern’s campus for the purpose of gathering information about the future of Marquette. It was a good chance for community members to speak with city leaders as well as provide input regarding what to include in the new community Master Plan. ... Continue Reading
A House that’s not a Home • Re-Use and Re-New
IT'S BEEN SITTING THERE, dark and dormant, for so long now, you probably don’t even notice it anymore. It’s the house on the corner of Washington and Lincoln… the one that’s been in a constant state of disrepair, or rehabilitation, with very few visible signs of progress. I reached out to the owner, at least ... Continue Reading
A Hard Lesson • A Negaunee Weekend
YOU ARE NO DOUBT ALL TOO familiar with the tragedy which occurred last weekend when an Escanaba couple lost their lives in a traffic accident as they were on their way to see their son play basketball in Sault Ste. Marie. I don’t need to go into unnecessary detail about the incident, which is almost too painful ... Continue Reading